Writer Lara Pi [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n addition to the more than 500 dances, dramas and musicals performed on the stages of the Herberger Theater, arts education is another gift the Herberger gives to the community. Each year, nearly 12,000 Valley youth between the ages of 3 and 19, including those in underprivileged and underserved areas, benefit from…
Writer Lara Piu Photographer Salt River Fields [dropcap]H[/dropcap]alloween is not just a day; it’s months upon months of costume planning, Pinterest boards, mega candy displays and well-decorated front porches. Thanks to Spooktacular at Salt River Fields, it’s also a weekend-long celebration. Now in its seventh year, this spectacularly spooky festival will happen October 27 and…
Writer Lara Piu Photographer James Almanza [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he much-anticipated., three-day celebration of all things fashion—Phoenix Fashion Week—returns October 5 through 7 at Talking Stick Arena with its larger-than-life ode to style. Designed to bridge the gap between national and international designers, retailers and fashion media, the goal of the event is to raise visibility for Arizona’s…
Writer Lara Piu Photographer Ben Arnold Photography [dropcap]”G[/dropcap]irls will be girls” is not how the saying goes, but that’s exactly what local women are invited to be at the Ninth Annual Heels for Healing and Diva Dash. Held September 30 at Flo’s on 7th, 4116 N. 7th Ave. in Phoenix, the fundraiser will benefit Florence…
[dropcap]H[/dropcap]ealthy Oatmeal Pumpkin Bars Fall is full of delicious flavors, but finding healthy ways to prepare traditional favorites can be a challenge. These soft and chewy oatmeal pumpkin bars are gluten-free, sugar-free, and are one of the tastiest treats you’ll find all autumn! Whether you enjoy them for breakfast or dessert, they’re sure to become…
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]ire Up the Grill! “Healthy” and “barbecue” aren’t always synonymous. This great burger recipe combines ground chicken with the zingy spice of jalapeños and tastes of fresh basil and seasonal avocados to pack a piquant punch. Get ready for a delicious burger that’s just as good for your waistline as it is for your mouth!…
Writer Lara Piu Images Provided by Scottsdale Active 20-30 [dropcap]M[/dropcap]ark your calendar for one of the Valley’s oldest charitable golf tournaments, NiteFlite. Now in its 28th year, the event is slated to live up to its long-standing reputation as a fun-filled weekend for a great cause. “When the event began more than two decades ago,…
Writer Lara Piu [dropcap]A[/dropcap]s the 60th year of fundraising for the American Heart Association approaches, the well-anticipated, must-attend 2017 58th Annual Phoenix Heart Ball will take place November 18 at The Phoenician luxury resort in Paradise Valley. “Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans. We can reduce heart disease by promoting a healthy…
Writer Lara Piu Photographer Whitney Thatcher Photography [dropcap]K[/dropcap]aren Olson was walking to a business meeting when she passed a desperate looking homeless woman—hardly the first she had seen on the streets of New York. There was no time to stop, but this time she did. She brought the woman a sandwich, and when Karen stopped…
Writer Lara Piu [dropcap]T[/dropcap]his month, Sedona Arts Festival will hold its 27th annual affair in the midst of the city’s breathtaking red rocks. Held Saturday, October 7 and Sunday, October 8 at Sedona Red Rock High School, the festival will boast 125 juried artists set to continuous live music, featuring headliner William Eaton Trio. And…